IDF

IDF Chief of Staff:

Our reserve forces are strong with an incredibly resilient spirit

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi awarded 81 officers and NCOs from the reserves, serving in various IDF units across all branches, commands, and directorates.

Terrorist who held Noa Marciano captive eliminated

Abdallah abu Reala, who took part in the October 7 massacre and was responsible for holding murdered hostage Noa Marciano captive, eliminated.

Rafah helicopter crash:

Pilot was trapped as she teetered between life and death

Major A., whose helicopter went down in Rafah, was rescued by soldiers on the ground after being trapped in the cockpit for several minutes. Doctors are fighting for her life.

IDF strikes terrorist command center in school building

According to the IDF, the command and control center, which was embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Al Jaouni School, was used by Hamas terrorists to plan and execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

Witnesses to helicopter crash:

'Pilots said on radio it was going to happen'

According to son of injured soldier, his father said, 'Pilots had difficulty landing, they made a turn to land again, and then it crashed.'

Austin to Gallant:

'Reexamine the IDF's rules of engagement'

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant following death of US citizen Aysenur Eygi Eygi during protest near Shechem.

Biden:

'Death of US activist near Shechem apparently was an accident'

US President asked about the death of 26-year-old US citizen Aysenur Eygi Eygi during a protest near Shechem this past Friday. The IDF said it is highly likely she was hit indirectly and unintentionally by IDF fire.

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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah weapons manufacturing facility, military command center and a military structure in southern Lebanon.

Blood stains in the dark:

Footage of the tunnels where the hostages were murdered

In newly released footage, IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari enters tunnel where 6 hostages were executed, reveals the blood stains that shows where they were murdered.

New details on the murder of the six hostages

The IDF will reveal the video showing the inhuman conditions in which the six hostages were held before they were cold-bloodedly murdered after surviving more than 10 months in captivity.

Col. Golan Vach seriously injured in Gaza tunnel collapse

Col. Vach led IDF search and rescue operations in Turkey following the devastating earthquake and in Miami following the Surfside building collapse.

IDF:

Hamas Tel Al-Sultan Battalion chain of command eliminated

In a joint IDF and ISA operation, soldiers from the 401st Brigade identified several terrorist cells operating drones in the Rafah area. The forces directed an IAF aircraft, which eliminated the terrorists. In the strike, the commander of Hamas’ Tel al-Sultan Battalion, Mahmoud Hamdan, and three additional company commanders from the battalion were eliminated.

IDF Officer:

'Individual soldiers are those who acted decisively on October 7'

A', an officer who fought in the Gaza envelope, criticized the IDF's investigations: "They talk about what you did and not about shortcomings. The investigations are empty of content and full of headlines."

Gallant:

'We are shifting the center of gravity to the north'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the north and hinted in a conversation with soldiers about ground operations in Lebanon: 'Use your time wisely - things will happen soon.'

Hamas command & control center in mosque struck in Bureij

IDF strikes structure that previously served as the 'Al Farouq' Mosque and was used by Hamas terrorists to plan and conduct terrorist activities against IDF troops and the State of Israel.

IDF inquiry:

US citizen killed by indirect fire

The IDF inquiry into the death of US citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, in Samaria, found that it is highly likely that she was hit indirectly and unintentionally by IDF fire which was not aimed at her, but aimed at the key instigator of the riot.

Operated in humanitarian area

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional means.

IDF detains UN convoy in order to question suspects

IDF troops detain convoy of UN vehicles in the northern Gaza Strip, after intelligence was received that a number of Palestinian Arab suspects were present in the convoy.

Report:

3 hostages whose bodies were recovered in Dec. were killed by IDF

Hebrew media reports Ron Sherman, Nik Beizer and Elia Toledano were killed in the same tunnel where Hamas commander Ahmed Ghandour was eliminated, and the IDF has known for months.

Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter: 'To survive, we have to be lions'

Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter criticizes senior IDF echelon, saying: 'The attempt to castigate those in the field is a serious leadership problem.'

MK Zvi Succot:

'Absurd that IDF forces communities to let Palestinians enter'

MK Zvi Sukkot sends letter to General of the Central Command, demanding that he stop forcing Judea and Samaria residents to permit Palestinian workers into their communities.

Cabinet ministers horrified after watching terror tunnel footage

IDF presents Cabinet with chilling footage from the tunnel where six Israeli hostages were found murdered and their bodies recovered.

Gallant:

'Sinwar will make the mistake like Deif, we will get to him'

Defense Minister holds situational assessment in the Netzarim area: We will continue to apply pressure, and we will cripple Hamas.

IDF investigating:

Were false Hamas documents leaked to foreign press?

The IDF is investigating the manipulative use of Hamas documents found in Gaza to influence public opinion in Israel on the hostage deal.

Hamas Khan Yunis battalion rocket commander eliminated

In Rafah, IDF troops eliminated terrorists, conducted targeted raids on terrorist infrastructure, and located large quantities of weapons in the area.

IDF: Four department heads promoted despite Oct. 7 failures

Former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva promoted four officers who failed to provide intelligence on the October 7 massacre, report says.

3 soldiers fall ill after being given weed cookies

IDF launches investigation into suspicions civilians illegally distributed cookies with hashish to soldiers at a base in the south.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets

Barrage of over 50 rockets fired towards the north

Sirens heard during the night in Kiryat Shmona and other communities in the north. At least 50 launches towards Israeli territory were identified. Classes will be held as usual.

In northern Gaza:

IDF strikes Hamas terrorists who operated in a school building

Israel Air Force conducts precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a Hamas command and control center embedded inside a compound that previously served as the “Halima al-Sa'diyya” School.

IDF investigating

American woman killed during protest near Shechem

Palestinian Arabs claimed that Israeli soldiers shot and killed 26-year-old Aysenur Ezgi Eygi who was participating in an anti-Israel protest near Shechem. IDF: The details of the incident are under review.

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Fighter jets eliminate Hezbollah militants in Lebanon

The IDF spokesperson published documentation of an airstrike on a building containing Hezbollah militants in Al-Matmura in southern Lebanon.

After operating in Gaza:

11th Reserve Brigade conducts exercise in the northern arena

The troops practiced combat and maneuver scenarios against the enemy, including movement in thicketed terrain, advancing along a mountainous route, and activating firepower.

'Total disconnect from reality'

Disgraced officer appointed to new position

The ex-intelligence officer of the IDF Southern Command, Colonel A., who was removed from his post after conducting an affair with an officer was appointed as an IDF representative to the National Cyber Directorate.

Jenin counterterror op:

14 terrorists eliminated, dozens of explosives neutralized

IDF announces that in the last week and a half, 14 terrorists have been eliminated, over 30 suspects have been apprehended, approximately 30 explosives planted under roads were dismantled, and four aerial strikes were conducted in the area of Jenin

PLO official blasts Israel:

Elimination of terrorists in PA territories is a 'war crime'

The speaker of the PLO parliament calls the elimination of five terrorists during an IDF operation in Tubas "a brutal war crime".

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Terrorists eliminated in airstrikes in Jenin

IDF releases footage of IAF activity during the operations in Judea and Samaria in recent weeks. 20 terrorists have been eliminated in airstrikes so far.

'Target identified'

Watch: Successful interceptions by Israeli naval missile ships

From Northern Israel to the Gulf of Eilat, naval forces have carried out several successful interceptions in various combat arenas, including the first operational interception by the Sa'ar 6-class corvettes in the Red Sea arena since their arrival in Israel.

Six terrorists eliminated

IDF aircraft strike armed terrorists in Jordan Valley

Palestinian Arab sources report that one of the eliminated terrorists is the son of Zakaria Zubeidi, who was the mastermind behind the Gilboa prison break in 2021.

Next to stuffed animals

The tunnel where bodies of six hostages were found

The IDF published footage of the shaft leading to the tunnel from which the bodies of the hostages Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alex Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and MSG Ori Danino were recovered.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We must not give up on any of the war goals'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment in the central Gaza Strip and said that the IDF is doing everything possible to bring the hostages back alive.

Operation in Tulkarm continues:

IDF soldiers eliminate two terrorists, demolish explosives lab

IDF soldiers located an explosive device in a baby's stroller. President Isaac Herzog commented: 'Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and their partners in terror and hate have no regard for the value of life.'

IDF intercepts UAV fired from the east

IAF strikes a rocket launcher in the area of Zabqin in southern Lebanon that had been used to carry out launches toward Israel.

In Tulkarm:

Terrorists hide explosive device inside baby carriage

Terrorists place explosive device inside a baby carriage in order to surprise IDF troops operating there. Device discovered by the soldiers, averting a disaster.

Hamas command center in Gaza college struck

The IAF struck a Hamas control center that was embedded inside a compound that previously served as the Numaa College in Gaza City.

IDF Ground Forces commander to resign position

Major General Tomer Yadai, considered to be a candidate for the position of Deputy Chief of Staff, announces decision to step down, effective in the near future.

IDF officers sleep outside of Defense Minister's house

The officers demanded of Minister Gallant to either win the war or resign.

Operation Summer Camp:

Judea and Samaria will be defined as a 'combat zone'

Due to a significant increase in terrorism in Judea and Samaria, the IDF has reclassified the area as the secondary hostility zone, after the Gaza Strip.

14 terrorists eliminated, weapons cache located in Jenin op.

In the operation in Jenin, 14 terrorists have been eliminated in exchanges of fire and airstrikes, approximately 20 weapons have been confiscated and 25 terrorists have been apprehended.

In rare ceremony:

BG Barak Hiram assumes command - deep in the Gaza Strip

BG Barak Hiram assumed the role of Commanding Officer of the Gaza Division, during a ceremony held in the Gaza Strip, replacing BG Avi Rosenfeld.

Terrorist who murdered three police officers eliminated

The terrorist eliminated was Muhannad Al-Easud, a 31-year-old from Idhna, identified with Fatah and formerly served in the Palestinian Presidential Guard of the Palestinian National Security Forces.

IDF strikes Hamas command and control center in former school

The IAF struck Hamas terrorists who were operating within a command and control center embedded inside the area that previously served as the “Safad” school in Gaza City.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hamas murdered the 6 hostages shortly before we reached them'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says bodies of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarus, and Ori Danino were found 1 km from location where Qaid Farhan al-Qadi was rescued last week.

IDF preparing to open school year in evacuated regions

The plans and preparations include additional shelters, an upgrade to the early warning sirens, and a garrison of soldiers near every school.

Hebron under siege:

IDF surrounds city, arrests six terror suspects

The IDF began operating in Hebron after thwarting the car bombing in Gush Etzion, arrested 6 wanted individuals, and imposed a blockade on the city.

Rocket barrage on the Galilee:

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon

Sirens sounded throughout northern Israel, warning of the firing of rockets and missiles, after the IDF said it struck a Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon. At least 40 launches identified from Lebanon.

Egyptian official:

'We won’t agree to Israeli military presence in Philadelphi'

After Cabinet votes that IDF will remain on Philadelphi corridor as part of a hostage release deal, Egyptian official clarifies "this is unacceptable".

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IAF strikes ready-to-use Hezbollah launchers in Lebanon

IAF strikes a number of ready-to-use Hezbollah launchers in the areas of Maryamine and Yaroun in southern Lebanon.

Officers to Gallant:

'Replace yourself with someone who believes in victory'

'We must adhere to the definition of victory as it was defined at the beginning of the war, and for that we need to start with change,' wrote the graduates of a recent IDF officer's course.

Israel to US:

'Shots at a WFP vehicle were due to a communication error'

Deputy US envoy to the UN says Israel told the US that an initial review found that shots were fired at World Food Programme vehicle in the Gaza Strip after a "communication error" between IDF units.

In southern Rafah:

IDF hits terrorists who attacked humanitarian aid convoy

IDF destroys vehicle carrying terrorists who attempted to divert a humanitarian aid convoy.